Under Xue Yun's narration.
Only then did everyone learn some internal secrets about the "Aisha Principality".
According to what Angele told him, the military and political power of the principality has now been completely controlled by the rising Duke Sergei.
His Majesty, the newly minted king, admires him very much and will discuss all matters big and small with him before making the final decision.
And just as the Daxia Empire Intelligence Department said.
Sergei personally led hundreds of thousands of troops and had been dormant at the border between the two countries for more than a month.
I don't know why, but he has not launched an offensive for a long time and has been standing still.
As the saying goes, the three armies move forward before food and grass are used.
The supplies, food, drink and diarrhea of hundreds of thousands of night watchmen will definitely put huge pressure on the national finances almost every day.
To this.
There were also quite a few complaints in the Principality of Aisha, and some even felt that Sergey was deliberately delaying and blatantly wanted to lead troops in rebellion.
But Sergey remained calm and responded that the time was not yet ripe.
Without any choice.
His Majesty the King, who had just ascended the throne, could only issue an imperial decree.
In order to reduce the overall burden on the principality, the major towns and villages around the border were ordered to hand over an additional amount of taxes and supplies every week for the expenses of the army.
Although the surrounding towns felt miserable, no one dared to disobey the king's wishes and could only resort to plundering from the people to meet the increasing military expenditures.
Among them, of course, is "Fredericksburg" which is closest to the border.
So much so.
In order to collect materials and money, the administrators here hold large-scale banquets at their residences every week, and the invitations are basically wealthy families in satellite towns or wealthy owners from surrounding villages and towns.
Euphemistically called, charitable donations——
"I go!"
I couldn't help but laugh.
Fang Haochu curled his lips and complained: "The administrator here is pretty awesome. He can come up with such disgusting ideas. As the saying goes, eat people with soft lips and handle people with short hands. I'm afraid this meal will be useless at all. not cheap."
Everyone also laughed bitterly.
Old Suntou, who had been silent all the time, let out a long sigh and shook his head: "There is no way. In the past month or so, the taxes in the city have been adjusted no less than five times, and many businessmen have been forced to leave here. This town, if it weren’t for our responsibilities, I wouldn’t want to stay here at all.”
Exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes are as fierce as a tiger.
But those in power do not care about the lives of ordinary people at all.
What they want is political achievements, and as long as they can give an explanation to their superiors, they will not hesitate to kill the goose that lays the goose to lay the eggs.
"If I guess correctly, do you want to sneak into this so-called charity banquet?" Black Pearl suddenly asked.
"Unfortunately, tomorrow night is the day to hold this charity banquet..."
Smile slightly.
Xue Yun muttered: "At that time, all the big shots in Fredericksburg, as well as the surrounding nobles and wealthy people, will come to the banquet on time."
"This bunch of ungrateful beasts are all very powerful people around here. Maybe some of them will know the whereabouts of the Aisha Principality's army..."
Take chestnuts from the fire and draw fuel from the cauldron.
Xue Yun didn't want to sit still and wait for death, so he had to take the initiative to find a suitable breakthrough.
"Would it be too risky to do this?" Ximen Wuhen muttered.
Hear the words.
Everyone looked at each other and felt a little dangerous for a moment.
After all, the residence of the administrator of "Frederick's Castle" is the enemy's lair.
Once something goes wrong or their identity is exposed, even if they are strong, it is equivalent to falling into the enemy's encirclement.
Even if they can break through forcefully, they will eventually alert the enemy and make Duke Sergei, who is dormant in the dark, aware of it.
"Who says it's not..."
Shrugging his shoulders.
Xue Yun took a deep breath, glanced at the crowd, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "But we are originally a sharp knife inserted into the enemy's heart. If we don't take risks, should we let Old Sun Tou and his mute guys take risks?"
Hit the nail on the head.
Everyone's lips twitched, and they suddenly felt speechless.
As for Lao Suntou, his eyelids were drooped, and his cold eyes were full of disdain and contempt.
This time, that time.
When they first crossed the border, what they needed was concealment and quick maneuverability.
But now.
If they continue to lie dormant, I am afraid that the Aisha Principality’s army may overwhelm Daxia’s land at any time.
"If you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't get the tiger's cubs. This matter has been settled for the time being..."
He frowned.
Xue Yun played with the teacup on the table and changed the topic: "The only problem now is how to successfully sneak into this banquet without others noticing the problem..."
All is ready except for the opportunity.
If you want to get into this so-called "charity banquet", you must first have a reasonable identity.
Only in this way can it be convincing.
"It's difficult, it's too difficult."
Close your eyes.
Old Sun shook his head silently and lamented: "Klov, the administrator of 'Frederiksborg', is nicknamed 'Icefield Snow Fox'. He is a very shrewd old guy. If you want to fool him, you will probably be in trouble." It’s a hundred times harder.”
"How about we pretend to be wealthy businessmen passing by?"
Jin Shijie suggested: "Aren't they just short of money? Let's go and donate money and materials. I don't believe these guys won't welcome us!"
Hear the words.
Xue Yun just smiled slightly, but did not speak to refute the other party's ideas.
Compared with Boss Jin, Jin Shijie's martial arts experience is indeed far behind.
The war is coming.
For no reason, a group of wealthy people suddenly appeared claiming to be passing by, and they came in a hurry just to be treated as a scapegoat.
Not to mention that the administrators here would not believe this unbelievable thing, even Xue Yun found it very suspicious.
I really have to do this.
Except for not writing the word "fine work" on his forehead, there is almost no difference between him and himself.
"The key lies in this guy..."
He pondered for a moment.
Turning to look at Angele who was frozen into an ice sculpture again, Xue Yun sighed softly: "With his cooperation and taking the initiative to introduce us to the banquet, the credibility will naturally rise several levels. I believe that even if it is called Ke Even if Luo Fu’s guys are suspicious, they won’t attack us on the spot.”
Having said that.
But after unfreezing him, no one can guarantee whether Angele will be obedient, especially if he will not betray them at a critical moment.
"team leader......"
Zhou Ruowen suddenly raised his hand, his eyes flickered, and he smiled shyly: "About this, I think I have a way to make him fully cooperate with us..."
